Antique engraving, 1849 - Platypus, oviparous, venom, Australia

Platypus: Authentic 176-year-old print, not a reproduction. • Edition: 1849. • Size: 24 X 15 cm. • Artist: E. Edward Travies. • Condition: Very good, some minor signs of age. The engraving is taken from Charles d’Orbigny’s Dictionary of Natural History, a 19th-century scientific work containing plates and detailed descriptions of the animal and plant kingdoms. Combining scientific rigor and artistic quality, each engraving accurately illustrates natural diversity, making this dictionary an educational and decorative document, ideal for framing and collecting. The platypus has a body covered in thick brown fur, ending in a flattened bill similar to that of a duck. Its webbed feet allow it to swim nimbly in rivers. Its broad, flat tail serves as a fat reserve and a rudder. • Find all our lithographs and prints on our profile. • Send us a message with any questions. • Fast shipping and careful packaging for safe delivery. • For multiple print purchases, contact us to arrange a discount and combined shipping. Reference: 46-1-45. Text inscribed on the print: 43 (Pl. 20). PARADOXICAL PLATFORMER (Ornithorhynchus paradoxus, Blum.). --- Decoration, Vintage.